C is for Congratulations

June 2, 2019June 11, 2019 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 8 Comments

Welcome to my ABC Card Series! I’m looking forward to sharing a variety of cards for every occasion from A to Z! Today I want to share some congratulations cards! There are many different reasons to congratulate someone (a new job or job promotion, retirement, anniversary, engagement, new baby, graduation, etc.) Today’s cards feature a simple fun folding pop up gift card card or money holder.

Stampin' Up! Friendly Expressions Congratulations card ideas for graduation, new job, etc. - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I can honestly say these cards are quick & easy to create! I made this graduation card in less than 30 minutes before I had to head out the door to the graduation party! I enjoy making graduation cards in the school colors which is why this one is gorgeous grape, silver, and black.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions graduation card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp Here’s the card details…The card base is 5 1/2 x 11 scored at 4 1/4, 5 1/2, and 6 3/4. Fold accordian style and add a strip of Tear & Tape along the score line as shown below.

Stampin Up Gorgeous Grape pop up gift card/money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Fold the card and adhere. Use the Classic Label Punch to punch halfway in the middle of the fold then on each side. (*Line the punch along the edge of the paper to do each side.)

Add a piece of 4 x 5 1/4 Whisper White cardstock on the inside to stamp a sentiment or add a handwritten message. Insert cash, check, or gift card in the center slot for a fun pop up when the recipient opens the card.

Wrap the card in ribbon and add your layered sentiment to the front of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used the Friendly Expressions Stamp Set for both of my cards. I love the font and different sentiments in this stamp set. It is on the retirement list which means tomorrow is the last day to order it before it’s gone for good.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions stamp set - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The graduation cap is made with a 1 3/4 square of cardstock. Take a 5 inch piece of Bakers Twine, fold in half and make a knot. Fray the ends and adhere to the square with a glue dot. Punch a 1/2″ circle and adhere on top with a Stampin’ Dimensional.

Stampin Up Friendly Expressions graduation gift card or money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

I love the color combination on my next card, daffodil delight and gray granite.

Stampin' Up! Friendly Expressions congratulation gift card/ money holder idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The sentiment is stamped on a piece of 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 Whisper White and layered on a piece of 3 x 4 Daffodil Delight Designer Series Paper. I stamped and punched 2 daisies on Daffodil delight and adhered to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. The gold faceted dots add the finishing touch. For this card I added a restaurant gift card on the inside for the newly retired recipient.

Stampin' Up pop up gift card holder using the Classic Label Punch - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Thanks to Ronda Wade for the pop up gift card idea! I will be making more of these for upcoming graduations in different school colors!

Have a great day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Friendly Expressions Clear-Mount Stamp Set [146673] $19.00	Daisy Delight Photopolymer Stamp Set [143669] $17.00	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146987] $8.50	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.50
Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $4.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.75	Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $8.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119683] $8.50
Brights 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146964] $11.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin’ Pad [147099] $7.50	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $7.50	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50
Gray Granite 1/2″ (1.3 Cm) Textured Weave Ribbon [147656] $7.50	Gorgeous Grape 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Mini Striped Ribbon [146940] $8.00	Gold Faceted Gems [144141] $5.00	Twine Baker’s Whisper White [124262] $3.00
Daisy Punch [143713] $18.00	Classic Label Punch [141491] $18.00	1/2″ Circle Punch [119869] $6.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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Making an Impression for the Pals Blog Hop

May 10, 2017September 10, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 18 Comments

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Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for May 2017. We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our 2017 Blog Hop monthly themes. This month we are featuring projects that are “stepped up” by using textures or fun techniques. We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.

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It’s no secret that I love to emboss! Embossing is a quick and easy way to add texture. Did you know you can use your dies to emboss? This is a great way to stretch your supplies and use dies you already have. I used the Star Framelits to do the Embossed Impressions Technique on my cards today.

Just like embossing folders you can highlight either side to get two different looks.

To make the embossed impression, you use the Big Shot like you would use any Embossing Folder. Make a “sandwich” with the cutting plate, add an embossing mat (I used 2 pieces of craft foam), then cardstock, dies (taped together) with cutting side down, and cutting plate on top.

I love this technique as it makes a big impression on a background. I die cut the congrats from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits and adhered it with Glue Dots. The sentiment I used is from B.Y.O.P. This stamp set is on the retiring list and is a MUST HAVE! It is so versatile and has great sentiments for giving money or gift cards for birthdays, thank you, wedding, baby, and/or graduation.

BYOP stamp set

I masked and heat embossed the sentiment. I used white embossing powder on the Pacific Point cardstock and clear embossing powder on white cardstock. You can heat emboss any color sentiment using the Clear Embossing Powder. Simply ink your stamp in VersaMark first, then in the ink color of your choice before stamping it on your cardstock. (I only wanted part of the sentiment on my stamp so I “masked” what I didn’t want by covering it with tape so the ink would not transfer to my paper.) Sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder, remove the excess, then watch the magic happen as you use the Heat Tool.

I cut a piece of craft foam 3 3/4 x 5 and adhered that behind my embossed layer to pop it up. Which look do you like best?

Stamp Set: B.Y.O.P. (retiring) Ink: VersaMark, Pacific Point Papers: Thick Whisper White, Pacific Point Tools & Accessories: Big Shot, Layering Stars Framelits, Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Clear Embossing Powder, White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Enamel Shapes, Craft Foam (non Stampin’ Up!)

This technique works with single dies, greetings, or layering shapes. Jennifer McGuire has several you tube videos using this technique. Give it a try and stretch your supplies!

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Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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Let’s Celebrate!

March 7, 2017March 18, 2017 ~ Jeanie Stark ~ 35 Comments

Today is my 200th blog post! It has been so much fun sharing with you!!! The idea to start this blog was my daughter’s brainstorm as a way to keep me busy (so I wouldn’t miss her) while she was away at college. Your comments have not only inspired me but helped me embrace this transition in life. I love creating and sharing with others and I have met so many wonderful people through this journey. Thank you for being my cyber friends!!

Let’s celebrate! As promised, I am giving away some blog candy! Leave me a comment letting me know something you like about my blog or something you would like to see in future blog posts. I am always learning and trying new things and I will do my best to continue to help and inspire you.

Here’s what I’m giving away:

Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack
So Very Much Stamp Set
A handmade card from me

Deadline for blog candy comments is Wednesday, March 8 at 2:00 PM (EST). (Now why did I pick 2:00???) I’ll choose a random comment and announce the winner on Thursday. *Note: I can only ship within the U.S.

In addition to the prize above the winner will receive today’s card. Let’s talk about this card… I love embossing folders! I think you get the biggest bang for your buck with these. They add texture and interest to a card. The Celebrations Duo Textured Impressions Embossing Folders are unique…they create a debossed impression. I also used the Confetti Embossing Folder which is fun for many occasions. The focal point of this card is the cool Star Blast Edgelits Dies cut from Gold Foil. The finishing touch is the gold bow which I attached with a glue dot. This card was quick & easy to create.

Have a wonderful day!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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